The wise and faithful steward. Or, A narration of the exemplary death of Mr. Beniamin Rhodes steward to the right honourable Thomas Earl of Elgin, &c. Briefly touch'd in a funeral sermon, and since enlarged. Together with some remarkable passages concerning Mrs Anne Rhodes his wife, who dying few houres after him, was buried together in the same grave with him in Malden Church in Bedfordshire, Aug. 4. 1657.
A BRIEF NARRATION of the sickness and death of Master Benjamin Rhodes, and his wife Mistresse Anne Rhodes; the former whereof sickned on the twenty fourth day of July, and died on the third of Aug. 1657. about eleven of the clock in the morning.
A BRIEF NARRATION of the sickness and death of Master Benjamin Rhodes, and his wife Mistress Anne Rhodes; the former whereof sickened on the twenty fourth day of July, and died on the third of Aug. 1657. about eleven of the clock in the morning.
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They were both buried in the same grave, at Malden Church in Bedfordshire, in the North Isle, at the very entrance into the lately erected Chappel for the Sepulchre of the Right Honourable Diana Countess of Oxford and Elgin, on the fourth of August, 1657. at the evening.
They were both buried in the same grave, At Malden Church in Bedfordshire, in the North Isle, At the very Entrance into the lately erected Chappel for the Sepulchre of the Right Honourable Diana Countess of Oxford and Elgin, on the fourth of August, 1657. At the evening.
HAd I no farther knowledge of these two persons, but onely the bare Narration of their Alliance, Affinities, Conjunction in the same yoke of Wedlock together,
HAd I no farther knowledge of these two Persons, but only the bore Narration of their Alliance, Affinities, Conjunction in the same yoke of Wedlock together,
and service to the same Honourable Lady now with God, and to the same Right Honourable Lord, the Earl of Elgin, (now blessed be God yet surviving) of their sickning so neer together, dying so little distance of time one from another, burial at the same time,
and service to the same Honourable Lady now with God, and to the same Right Honourable Lord, the Earl of Elgin, (now blessed be God yet surviving) of their sickening so near together, dying so little distance of time one from Another, burial At the same time,
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and his whole Family with him sustains, upon the withdrawing of that influence which they had in the management of the general concernments of all persons related to their Right Honourable Lord;
and his Whole Family with him sustains, upon the withdrawing of that influence which they had in the management of the general concernments of all Persons related to their Right Honourable Lord;
and their happinesse step in, and put a check upon the exorbitancy of our passions. But when I reflect upon these two, I find my sorrow lessening, my tears drying,
and their happiness step in, and put a check upon the exorbitancy of our passion. But when I reflect upon these two, I find my sorrow lessening, my tears drying,
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how much more ought we to rest satisfied, and contented with both? I mean such a dispensation of Divine Providence, that hath involved and wrapt up in it so great benefit and advantage to those in whose sicknesse and death it hath been chiefly concerned.
how much more ought we to rest satisfied, and contented with both? I mean such a Dispensation of Divine Providence, that hath involved and wrapped up in it so great benefit and advantage to those in whose sickness and death it hath been chiefly concerned.
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Part of that Message which Eli heard from Samuel, was, I have sworn, that the iniquity of the house of Eli shall not be purged with sacrifice, nor offering for ever;
Part of that Message which Eli herd from Samuel, was, I have sworn, that the iniquity of the house of Eli shall not be purged with sacrifice, nor offering for ever;
it was dispensed unto them, that they might be partakers of his holinesse, and consequently the better fitted for that everlasting and eternal happinesse which they now enjoy.
it was dispensed unto them, that they might be partakers of his holiness, and consequently the better fitted for that everlasting and Eternal happiness which they now enjoy.
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how fervently with words, and sighs, and hands, & eyes lifted up to Heaven, did they demonstrate that the violent heat of their distempered bodies was like unto that fire, that upon the Prayer of Solomon descended from Heaven, whereby the bodies and souls of these devout persons were consumed,
how fervently with words, and sighs, and hands, & eyes lifted up to Heaven, did they demonstrate that the violent heat of their distempered bodies was like unto that fire, that upon the Prayer of Solomon descended from Heaven, whereby the bodies and Souls of these devout Persons were consumed,
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for whereas he was nothing startled in his assurance of the fruition of Christ, crying out, every moment almost, I goe to my Christ, I goe to my God, ever mounted upon the wing of an humble confidence in Christs merits, not his own:
for whereas he was nothing startled in his assurance of the fruition of christ, crying out, every moment almost, I go to my christ, I go to my God, ever mounted upon the wing of an humble confidence in Christ merits, not his own:
her deep humiliation, her earnest invocation, her strong crying upon God for his mercy, her earnest request, that her sins might be made known unto her, her justification of God in all his dealings with her, her resolution,
her deep humiliation, her earnest invocation, her strong crying upon God for his mercy, her earnest request, that her Sins might be made known unto her, her justification of God in all his dealings with her, her resolution,
but made that hot furnace, whereinto he cast her, a refining fire unto her faith, the trial whereof being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, will be found (I hope) unto praise, and honour,
but made that hight furnace, whereinto he cast her, a refining fire unto her faith, the trial whereof being much more precious than of gold that Perishes, will be found (I hope) unto praise, and honour,
My warning hath been but little, and my disposition of body less, since they dyed, to speak any thing meet for their worthy memory, or your ears. You must pardon me therefore,
My warning hath been but little, and my disposition of body less, since they died, to speak any thing meet for their worthy memory, or your ears. You must pardon me Therefore,
if I give you but some small reliques of that spiritual Feast, wherewith their holy discourses abundantly entertained all us that were present with them.
if I give you but Some small Relics of that spiritual Feast, wherewith their holy discourses abundantly entertained all us that were present with them.
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At what time he waited upon the Earl of Oxford, in the Low-Countries, he told me, that he was forward and active to shew himself valiant in the handling of arms, but being once engaged in a Fight, in the heat of the Skirmish he was suddenly struck with the consideration of that execution that his bullets might make,
At what time he waited upon the Earl of Oxford, in the Low countries, he told me, that he was forward and active to show himself valiant in the handling of arms, but being once engaged in a Fight, in the heat of the Skirmish he was suddenly struck with the consideration of that execution that his bullets might make,
and his Musket was ready to fall out of his hands, when he remembred that he might be the authour of his brothers death, in a cause, wherein he was not so well skilled,
and his Musket was ready to fallen out of his hands, when he remembered that he might be the author of his Brother's death, in a cause, wherein he was not so well skilled,
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as reverencing the image of God in man at a higher rate than to think it might be destroyed for a pecuniary Stipend. Killing of men is the worst of Trades, grow the Masters of that art never so rich, and great thereby:
as reverencing the image of God in man At a higher rate than to think it might be destroyed for a pecuniary Stipend. Killing of men is the worst of Trades, grow the Masters of that art never so rich, and great thereby:
Betaking himself therefore to a more civil course of life, he waited upon the Countesse of Oxford, and by that means became servant to that person of Honour in whose Family he dyed.
Betaking himself Therefore to a more civil course of life, he waited upon the Countess of Oxford, and by that means became servant to that person of Honour in whose Family he died.
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First, look upon him as a servant. I reckon four qualifications requisite to perfect a servant: 1. Skill in the employment which he undertakes. 2. Fidelity, in not purloining his Masters goods. 3. Diligence, that he discharge his trust with his utmost endeavour. 4. Obsequiousnesse, that what he doth may be performed with love,
First, look upon him as a servant. I reckon four qualifications requisite to perfect a servant: 1. Skill in the employment which he undertakes. 2. Fidis, in not purloining his Masters goods. 3. Diligence, that he discharge his trust with his utmost endeavour. 4. Obsequiousness, that what he does may be performed with love,
and tender regard to the person of his Master, as the Apostle Saint Paul admonisheth, Let as many servants as are under the yoke, count their own Masters NONLATINALPHABET, worthy of all honour. All these met and concentred together in this servant.
and tender regard to the person of his Master, as the Apostle Saint Paul Admonisheth, Let as many Servants as Are under the yoke, count their own Masters, worthy of all honour. All these met and concentred together in this servant.
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the sea to expose her shoals of Fishes, and the air to send more numerous Fowl then ever encompassed the Camps of the Israelites, when they were feasted with Quails, till they came out at their very nostrils.
the sea to expose her shoals of Fish, and the air to send more numerous Fowl then ever encompassed the Camps of the Israelites, when they were feasted with Quails, till they Come out At their very nostrils.
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Moreover, he was not unfurnished with other accessory accomplishments, which though not necessary for, yet were great ornaments to his place and calling. A competent knowledge he had in the Latine,
Moreover, he was not unfurnished with other accessory accomplishments, which though not necessary for, yet were great Ornament to his place and calling. A competent knowledge he had in the Latin,
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He knew well, who layes this injunction upon servants, that they should not purloin, but shew all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
He knew well, who lays this injunction upon Servants, that they should not purloin, but show all good Fidis, that they may adorn the Doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
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How free his heart, and his hands were from any pollution of this kind, his chearfull profession a little before he dyed, may sufficiently demonstrate:
How free his heart, and his hands were from any pollution of this kind, his cheerful profession a little before he died, may sufficiently demonstrate:
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True indeed, Scripture and Reason •equire, that such servants, that •pend their strength and time in their Masters service, should have encouragements, besides what will barely serve their necessities, in a liberal manner.
True indeed, Scripture and Reason •equire, that such Servants, that •pend their strength and time in their Masters service, should have encouragements, beside what will barely serve their necessities, in a liberal manner.
and yet the same Apostle also exhorts Masters to give unto their servants not only that which is just, NONLATINALPHABET, but also that which is equal, NONLATINALPHABET, somewhat that may be an assistance unto them to live chearfully, when they change their condition:
and yet the same Apostle also exhorts Masters to give unto their Servants not only that which is just,, but also that which is equal,, somewhat that may be an assistance unto them to live cheerfully, when they change their condition:
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For Masters ought not to take that advantage of their servants necessities, as to wear them out with no regard to those exigencies which age and infirmity may expose them unto.
For Masters ought not to take that advantage of their Servants necessities, as to wear them out with no regard to those exigencies which age and infirmity may expose them unto.
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thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepresse, of that wherewith the Lord thy God hath blessed thee, thou shalt give unto him.
thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress, of that wherewith the Lord thy God hath blessed thee, thou shalt give unto him.
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but remember, that they have a Master in Heaven, from whom they shall receive the reward of an inheritance, eternal in the Heavens, let men deal as hardly with them as they please.
but Remember, that they have a Master in Heaven, from whom they shall receive the reward of an inheritance, Eternal in the Heavens, let men deal as hardly with them as they please.
But in our present case, the honour of the Master on the one hand, and the truth and fidelity of the servant on the other, had made a sufficient provision against all complaints, either of hardship on the one side,
But in our present case, the honour of the Master on the one hand, and the truth and Fidis of the servant on the other, had made a sufficient provision against all complaints, either of hardship on the one side,
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for he that is idle, is a kind of robber. Our deceased Friend followed Jacobs example, who told Laban that in the discharge of his service, the sleep departed from his eyes:
for he that is idle, is a kind of robber. Our deceased Friend followed Jacobs Exampl, who told Laban that in the discharge of his service, the sleep departed from his eyes:
walking, and riding from place to place, that he might suffer no damage to arise to my Lords affairs, from the neglect of such persons that were intrusted with them.
walking, and riding from place to place, that he might suffer no damage to arise to my lords affairs, from the neglect of such Persons that were Entrusted with them.
Fourthly, that which crowns all the endeavours of a servant, is chearfulnesse or obsequiousnesse; and therefore the Apostle speaking of the duty of servants, would not onely have it to be discharged, NONLATINALPHABET,
Fourthly, that which crowns all the endeavours of a servant, is cheerfulness or obsequiousness; and Therefore the Apostle speaking of the duty of Servants, would not only have it to be discharged,,
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With what readinesse and willingnesse of mind he attended upon his Lords commands, appeared from the meeknesse of spirit which he always brought into his presence.
With what readiness and willingness of mind he attended upon his lords commands, appeared from the meekness of Spirit which he always brought into his presence.
For the testimony of this, I had rather appeal to my Lords own profession, than his modesty. For my Lord told him, that whereas he had served him about twenty eight years, he never heard a word proceed from him that was obnoxious to an ill construction:
For the testimony of this, I had rather appeal to my lords own profession, than his modesty. For my Lord told him, that whereas he had served him about twenty eight Years, he never herd a word proceed from him that was obnoxious to an ill construction:
Secondly, consider him as an Husband, and there you may find him loving, tender, able, and apt to teach and instruct his wife, free from bitternesse and passion. I might be more large in every one of these particulars,
Secondly, Consider him as an Husband, and there you may find him loving, tender, able, and apt to teach and instruct his wife, free from bitterness and passion. I might be more large in every one of these particulars,
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and such things as are well known of him already may well be spared, seeing we have so plentiful an argument of discourse afforded unto us from his death-bed. That I may therefore bring you thither the sooner;
and such things as Are well known of him already may well be spared, seeing we have so plentiful an argument of discourse afforded unto us from his deathbed. That I may Therefore bring you thither the sooner;
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but not fondly; inclining to send one of them shortly into France, and having sent both of them (for he had two sons onely surviving) unto Westminster, one of the famousest Schools of England, for their more pious, and liberal education:
but not fondly; inclining to send one of them shortly into France, and having sent both of them (for he had two Sons only surviving) unto Westminster, one of the famousest Schools of England, for their more pious, and liberal education:
I can but glean here and there an ear in this plentiful Harvest. One Passage I cannot omit, being an earnest request to my Lord the day before his death,
I can but glean Here and there an ear in this plentiful Harvest. One Passage I cannot omit, being an earnest request to my Lord the day before his death,
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When my Lord asked him whether he had ought to offer to his consideration, he replyed, Nothing now, but onely that your Lordship would be pleased to take such an one (naming the person) into your Lordships favour, and forgive his offence.
When my Lord asked him whither he had ought to offer to his consideration, he replied, Nothing now, but only that your Lordship would be pleased to take such an one (naming the person) into your Lordship's favour, and forgive his offence.
A seasonable charity for a dying, though a necessary duty, as opportunity shall require, for a living Christian, not onely to give pardon unto such as offend our selves,
A seasonable charity for a dying, though a necessary duty, as opportunity shall require, for a living Christian, not only to give pardon unto such as offend our selves,
For the greatest comfort of a dying Saint is the pardon of his sins; and whosoever hath tasted of the largenesse of Gods bounty, in remitting his own talents, would not willingly have any of his brethren charged with pence, either by himself, or others.
For the greatest Comfort of a dying Saint is the pardon of his Sins; and whosoever hath tasted of the largeness of God's bounty, in remitting his own Talents, would not willingly have any of his brothers charged with pence, either by himself, or Others.
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and sometimes of another, but fixed upon the basis of the holy Scriptures, as interpreted in the Articles of the Church of England: in the Communion of which holy Church,
and sometime of Another, but fixed upon the basis of the holy Scriptures, as interpreted in the Articles of the Church of England: in the Communion of which holy Church,
as he had received his Baptisme, so he professed to lay down his life, intreating a neighbour that was in his chamber to signifie so much unto his acquaintance at Ampthill. And this, Beloved, is a matter of great moment, to keep the union of the Church in these times of Division and Schisme.
as he had received his Baptism, so he professed to lay down his life, entreating a neighbour that was in his chamber to signify so much unto his acquaintance At Ampthill. And this, beloved, is a matter of great moment, to keep the Union of the Church in these times of Division and Schism.
and therefore the sin of those that depart from her communion is the greater. This rashnesse our peaceable Brother abhorred and detested (and indeed what can excuse it,
and Therefore the since of those that depart from her communion is the greater. This rashness our peaceable Brother abhorred and detested (and indeed what can excuse it,
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as Antichristian, the Apostolical Government of the Church?) wishing, that it might be taken notice of, I doubt not but in charity for the confirmation of others.
as Antichristian, the Apostolical Government of the Church?) wishing, that it might be taken notice of, I doubt not but in charity for the confirmation of Others.
yet not in the errour of the Euchites, that excluded other duties by misunderstanding that Text, Pray continually; but by the frequent addresses of his soul to the Throne of Grace,
yet not in the error of the Euchites, that excluded other duties by misunderstanding that Text, Pray continually; but by the frequent Addresses of his soul to the Throne of Grace,
He exhorted therefore such as stood about him to the diligent performance of this devout work, saying, O pray, pray; but withal remember that businesse must not be neglected.
He exhorted Therefore such as stood about him to the diligent performance of this devout work, saying, Oh pray, pray; but withal Remember that business must not be neglected.
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But when he perceived that God by his last sicknesse gave him an effectual call out of this life, his zeal and devotion were not onely burning in heat,
But when he perceived that God by his last sickness gave him an effectual call out of this life, his zeal and devotion were not only burning in heat,
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The conflict and contestation that the four distempered humours made within his body, seemed to be like the four wheels of the fiery chariot of Elijah, whereby he mounted with speed unto Heaven.
The conflict and contestation that the four distempered humours made within his body, seemed to be like the four wheels of the fiery chariot of Elijah, whereby he mounted with speed unto Heaven.
That he might cast away every block out of his way, he settled his estate temporal, by making his Will: wherein he forgot not the poor of Saint Johns 's, this Parish of Malden, and the two other neighbour-Parishes of Ampthil and Houghton, bequeathing five pound a piece to the poor of the two first Parishes,
That he might cast away every block out of his Way, he settled his estate temporal, by making his Will: wherein he forgotten not the poor of Saint Johns is, this Parish of Malden, and the two other neighbour-Parishes of Ampthil and Houghton, bequeathing five pound a piece to the poor of the two First Parishes,
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When his Will was offered to him to be sealed on the Sunday, not long after that he had received the holy Sacrament, a pious scruple entred into his thoughts, of not sealing it on that day, which ought not, he thought, to be profaned by any secular or worldly action that respected the affairs of our goods or estates.
When his Will was offered to him to be sealed on the Sunday, not long After that he had received the holy Sacrament, a pious scruple entered into his thoughts, of not sealing it on that day, which ought not, he Thought, to be profaned by any secular or worldly actium that respected the affairs of our goods or estates.
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Next to his goods, he propounded the place of his burial to be in the North Isle of this Church of Malden, at the entrance into this new erected Sepulchre for the right Honourable and religious Lady, the Countesse of Oxford and Elgin his Mistresse, where he said, that both himself and his wife if she dyed (presaging her sicknesse also to be mortal) might conveniently be laid together, that such as should come to view her Monument, might tread upon her servants in their passage to it:
Next to his goods, he propounded the place of his burial to be in the North Isle of this Church of Malden, At the Entrance into this new erected Sepulchre for the right Honourable and religious Lady, the Countess of Oxford and Elgin his Mistress, where he said, that both himself and his wife if she died (presaging her sickness also to be Mortal) might conveniently be laid together, that such as should come to view her Monument, might tread upon her Servants in their passage to it:
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And herein he was able to make good Samuels challenge, who asked the people, whom he had defrauded? For there was none that had any thing to impute unto him of injustice or wrong. He was in some trouble that he had not his Accompts in a more ready preparation for such a surprise;
And herein he was able to make good Samuels challenge, who asked the people, whom he had defrauded? For there was none that had any thing to impute unto him of injustice or wrong. He was in Some trouble that he had not his Accounts in a more ready preparation for such a surprise;
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But when he had spoken of things most concernable, and added, that if his wife did survive him, he had such marks in his Books and Papers, that would give easie directions to a settlement of his Accompts, though not perfected;
But when he had spoken of things most concernable, and added, that if his wife did survive him, he had such marks in his Books and Papers, that would give easy directions to a settlement of his Accounts, though not perfected;
even to vent and discharge his pious Meditations with the more eager intention, audible voice, and fervent zeal. Indeed my Lords respects to him were very noble in this behalf:
even to vent and discharge his pious Meditations with the more eager intention, audible voice, and fervent zeal. Indeed my lords respects to him were very noble in this behalf:
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When I was praying by him and for him, he interrupted me with an earnest request, that if I was about to use any expressions that might intreat his farther continuance in this life, I would forbear them;
When I was praying by him and for him, he interrupted me with an earnest request, that if I was about to use any expressions that might entreat his farther Continuance in this life, I would forbear them;
learn from this holy soul where to fix your hearts and affections, even upon Christ, and God, and Heaven: Did you but see what he saw, sure you would love as he loved, not the world,
Learn from this holy soul where to fix your hearts and affections, even upon christ, and God, and Heaven: Did you but see what he saw, sure you would love as he loved, not the world,
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Sure our devout brother saw, with Moses, him by faith that is invisible, and therefore his soul was restlesse until he came to the full enjoyment of him.
Sure our devout brother saw, with Moses, him by faith that is invisible, and Therefore his soul was restless until he Come to the full enjoyment of him.
And indeed it was very remarkable, that though he was always confident, yet he was ever humble also, acknowledging himself the chief of sinners, declaring that his boldnesse sprang not from his own works, but Christs Passion.
And indeed it was very remarkable, that though he was always confident, yet he was ever humble also, acknowledging himself the chief of Sinners, declaring that his boldness sprang not from his own works, but Christ Passion.
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I had almost forgot the particular expressions, but endeavouring to recover them amongst his Papers, at last I found the sentence at large, with many more Collections out of severall Authours, both Sacred and Morall, the names of the Authours being written in the Margin.
I had almost forgotten the particular expressions, but endeavouring to recover them among his Papers, At last I found the sentence At large, with many more Collections out of several Authors, both Sacred and Moral, the names of the Authors being written in the Margin.
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Ille in innocentiâ constitutus, ego verò restitutus: Ille perstitit in malitiâ, Deo reprobante; ego verò, Deo revocante: Ille obduratur ad punientem; ego verò ad blandientem: & sic uterque contra Deum: Ille contra non requirentem se;
Isle in innocentiâ Constituted, ego verò Restituted: Isle perstitit in malitiâ, God reprobante; ego verò, God revocante: Isle obduratur ad punientem; ego verò ad blandientem: & sic Uterque contra God: Isle contra non requirentem se;
•go vero contra morientem pro me: ecce, cujus imaginem horrebam, in multis me aspicio horribiliorem. The Devil growing proud, without the observation of the punishment of another, offended:
•go vero contra morientem Pro me: ecce, cujus imaginem horrebam, in multis me aspicio horribiliorem. The devil growing proud, without the observation of the punishment of Another, offended:
Whereupon observing him now drawing near to his end, I suggested unto him divers seasonable expressions, which with great alacrity he repeated after me;
Whereupon observing him now drawing near to his end, I suggested unto him diverse seasonable expressions, which with great alacrity he repeated After me;
Lord Jesu receive my spirit, &c. He thought he should have dyed on Sunday, and began to please himself with the opportunity of his change, that he was like to goe from a temporal to an eternal Sabbath, conclude one and begin another rest. He always, he said, delighted to praise God in Musical Metres,
Lord Jesu receive my Spirit, etc. He Thought he should have died on Sunday, and began to please himself with the opportunity of his change, that he was like to go from a temporal to an Eternal Sabbath, conclude one and begin Another rest. He always, he said, delighted to praise God in Musical Metres,
When his voice failed him, his God sustained him, according to that holy and comfortable expression of the Psalmist, My flesh and my heart faileth (me,) but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
When his voice failed him, his God sustained him, according to that holy and comfortable expression of the Psalmist, My Flesh and my heart Faileth (me,) but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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much lesse of her Family, though very good, for she was descended from the Glovers of Hertfordshire, and at a distance Niece to that pious Glover in Queen Maries dayes, who ennobled his lineage not by receiving the bloud of others,
much less of her Family, though very good, for she was descended from the Glovers of Hertfordshire, and At a distance Niece to that pious Glover in Queen Mary's days, who ennobled his lineage not by receiving the blood of Others,
but some more remarkable passages of her sicknesse, and such behaviour of hers under that sharp visitation, that may tend to the spiritual advantage of those that hear it.
but Some more remarkable passages of her sickness, and such behaviour of hers under that sharp Visitation, that may tend to the spiritual advantage of those that hear it.
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